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I am type 1.
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GrantGam
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Hello,
As a type 1 you don't have to instantly low carb. Although it certainly helps insulin dose calculation, it's not necessary.
With type 1 diabetes we have to keep our BGL's within a set range as much as possible. With the correct knowledge of carb to insulin ratios this can be achieved.
I'm also type 1 with fairly tight control and I couldn't live without my carbohydrates, I just love them too much!
Are you a recent type 1 diabetic by any chance? If so, @daisy1 will be able to provide you with some helpful information.
Grant
As a type 1 you don't have to instantly low carb. Although it certainly helps insulin dose calculation, it's not necessary.
With type 1 diabetes we have to keep our BGL's within a set range as much as possible. With the correct knowledge of carb to insulin ratios this can be achieved.
I'm also type 1 with fairly tight control and I couldn't live without my carbohydrates, I just love them too much!
Are you a recent type 1 diabetic by any chance? If so, @daisy1 will be able to provide you with some helpful information.
Grant
Please watch these videos by Dr. Bernstein. He's been Type 1 for 70 years and the Low Carb High Fat diet literally SAVED him, and he treats both his Type 1 and Type 2 with this diet, along with proper medications when needed (e.g. as in the case of Type 1). He has made dozens of very informative videos on Youtube, which are available to you for free; (he also has a great, affordable 500 page hardback book called Diabetes Solution which I bought and have read, and still use for reference.) Here is a link to one of his playlists:
